2 days toubkal Ascent from Marrakesh

Marrakech, Morocco

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Atlas Mountains trekking Trekking
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Duration: 2 days
Group size: 1 - 80
2 days toubkal Ascent from Marrakesh
Marrakech, Morocco

Atlas Mountains trekking Trekking
  • Email address verified

Duration: 2 days
Group size: 1 - 80

About this trip

 

Challenge yourself to climb the highest peak in North Africa in 2 or 3 days. The tour starts and finishes in the vibrant city of Marrakech, and includes transport to and from Imlil . We will trek with a local English speaking guide , a local cook and mules to carry our luggage. It’s a challenging walk rather than a climb, and anybody in good physical condition can reach the top. Make sure you bring your camera; the views from the summit are spectacular. Mount Toubkal 4167m is the highest peak in North Africa, and is a trekking peak involving no climbing two days involve walking in crampons holding an ice axe for security (Nov to April ) . The itinerary has been designed for keen walkers, as the ascent is non-technical, but involves some easy scrambling and snow slopes.

What’s included

  • Expert, Berber, English
  • Mules and muleteers
    carry your luggage.
  • Berber Cook
  • All meals on the hike
  • Accommoadtion in a Mount
  • Transportation
  • Camping Materiels

What’s not included

  • Soft/alcoholic drinks
  • Tips and personal expans

Available Packages

Trip Price
€119

Itinerary

Day 1
Drive from Marrakech to Imlil and trek to Toubkal Refuge

  Drive from Marrakech to Imlil and trek to Toubkal Refuge via Aremd & the Mizane Valley
Leaving the city behind we drive south today, towards the craggy peaks and plunging valleys of the Toubkal Massif. Crossing the Haouz Plain we pass through the tiny town of Asni, from where our road begins to climb towards the foothills of the Massif. Below us the valley of the Oued Rhirhaia stretches out into the distance and small villages cling to the sides of the steep hills as we meander
our way towards the village of Imlil. Here we leave our vehicle and, in the company of our mountain guide, begin our trek, heading along the Mizane Valley, first towards the village of Aremd and then onto the shrine of Sidi Chamarouch. Built on a moraine spur overlooking the valley floor, Aremd is the largest village in the valley and provides an interesting mix of traditional terraced farming, gites and streets that seem to be permanently gridlocked by goats and cattle. For generations the local Berber villagers have worked these lands, producing corn, potatoes and walnuts from the harsh landscape. Continuing east and crossing the flood plain our route takes us along mule tracks and up into the high rocky cliffs above the valley. Crossing the river we eventually come to the pastoral shrine of Sidi Chamarouch, which attracts tourists and pilgrims alike (although only Muslims are allowed to cross the stone bridge to visit the marabout shrine itself). The village sits besides a small waterfall, a jumbled cluster of houses that seem to melt together into an anarchic mass. From here the trail continues to climb steadily, snaking and zigzagging its way up to the
snowline and the Toukbal Refuge (3206m), our stop for the night. Approx 5hrs walking. 

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AM
Atlas Mountains trekking Trekking
My name is omar I was Born and raised in imlil vally, a Berber village situated in the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains...The peace and wonderful landscapes made an amazing impact on my personality.As I am usually in contact with the nature, So passionate about hiking, It enriches my inspiration to walk in the wilderness, mountains as well as pass through Berber villages. It's the best way for me to go deeper and have time for my beautiful inner peace, which made me super creative .I love painting, sculpting and photography. I